HIPPO BRIGADE

THREE!

In between all the snuggles, the walks to the park, the cupcakes covered in sprinkles, the time-outs, the explorations, and the princess dresses, you turned three, and I guess that means you’re not my baby girl any more.

I am astonished sometimes when I glance over at you and think, who is this little girl, and what did she do with my baby?

Your birthdays have always had a way of making me pause and reflect on your life. I remember the day you were born, there was so much chaos and drama that surrounded your arrival, but the minute I touched you for the first time, it was as if the whole world said, hush.

You instantly calmed me, when I was supposed to be the one calming you.

I can’t imagine a single day without your sunny face in it. You are a joy and blessing to my life. I love your personality,  your rhythm, your cadence, and your heart.

You constantally make me laugh. And you’re so concerned on whether or not I’m a ‘happy girl’, and if I’m not a ‘happy girl’ you will do everything in your power to make me smile.

You love adventure and exploring new places.

You have an amazing sence of style,

And you will argue that you can never have too much purple.

You are unique.

You are truly a gift and I wish you a very happy birthday.

I love you with everything in me,

Love,

Mama